SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB424
AXISINBB424 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB424 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 424 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | George Town |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the Axis Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AXIS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 424 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB424?
AXISINBB424 identifies George Town, a unit of Axis Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of AXISINBB424 stand for?
AXIS is the institution code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 424 identifies the department George Town.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB424?
AXISINBB is the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB424 is George Town. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXISINBB424.
What do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB424, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Axis Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Axis Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India. All of them are listed on the page of Axis Bank Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.